A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 561458 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 561504 epoch_slot_no: 21504 block_no: 561431 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1354 time: 2018-01-31 21:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b601308e360afa7bf32ba5cd266e1e1170c37c758101f3fd23c3c501e866e4eBlock Operator
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